$PFSA

Profusa (PFSA) CEO turns $1.29M note into 301,991 shares

Profusa (PFSA) CEO Jack E. Stover converted $1.29M of a Convertible Promissory Note into 301,991 shares of Common Stock, post a 1-for-4 reverse stock split, at $4.28 per share. The conversion occurred on August 12, 2026, as per the Note Modification and Conversion Agreement.

Original reporting
Published Aug 20, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PFSANeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The filing is a primary source disclosure; while it adds insider shares, the transaction size is modest relative to market cap, limiting immediate price effect.

02

Market read

Micro‑cap insider conversion; modest novelty with limited trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential future dilution if more notes convert; impact on share count and ownership percentages.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 6/10Timing: post‑filing Aug 12 2026

Background

Form 4 filing details a convertible note conversion by Profusa's CEO, including share count and conversion price after a reverse split.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PFSANeutralMedium confidence
Context

CEO Jack Stover converted $1.29M of a convertible note into 301,991 post‑split shares, disclosed via a Form 4 filing.

Expected impact

minor upward pressure or flat, given limited market depth

Evidence & confidence

New insider conversion of $1.3M is primary disclosure; micro‑cap liquidity suggests limited immediate move.

Market effects

None significant; conversion pertains to Profusa only.

Limited to US micro‑cap investors.

Low

Counterpoint

Insider conversion could be a red flag if management is cash‑strapped, suggesting potential downside.

Key entities

  • Profusa, Inc.

    US‑listed biotech (NASDAQ: PFSA) issuing convertible note conversion.

  • Jack E. Stover

    CEO of Profusa, converting note into shares.

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